Qualifications
- Education and Experience:Must have an Associate’s Degree or journeyman’s level of trade knowledge; one to three (1-3) years prior work experience in DPW vehicle and equipment operation as used in the maintenance and repair of roadways; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Special Requirements: A candidate for this position must have or obtains a valid Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s license with a Hoisting attachment within six (6) months of appointment
- : Working knowledge of municipal road construction and maintenance operating and maintenance procedures, and public works department operations
- Knowledge of the street system and geographic layout of the Town
- : Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions and adhere to safety precautions to operate equipment and vehicles and to perform duties in an efficient, safe manner often under adverse weather conditions
- Fine motor skill to operate department tools and equipment required to perform position duties including the operation of a truck and tractor trailer for the safe transportation of materials and debris in a safe and efficient manner
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Physical Demands: Work requires moderate intermittent physical strength on a regular basis to lift, pull, or push heavy objects such as department equipment and/or materials; required to stand or walk for extended periods of time
- A great deal of physical effort must be exerted at this level
- Travel, particularly during adverse weather conditions and troublesome road conditions is required
- The manual skills required are comparable to those which might be needed to operate assigned department equipment and vehicles such as a tractor trailer, backhoe, hand and power equipment etc
- Visual Demands: Visual demands require the employee to rarely read documents for general understanding or analytical purposes
- The employee is rarely required to determine color differences
- Excellent teamwork skills with a proactive approach to safety and problem-solving
Benefits
- Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
- Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Responsibilities
- In this multifaceted role, the employee is responsible for operating a range of DPW trucks and equipment in support of the maintenance and repair of municipal roadways, facilities, and infrastructure
- This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team committed to safety, efficiency, and quality craftsmanship
- Your expertise will help keep projects on track while maintaining a safe and productive work environment
- Operates a variety of light and heavy motor equipment, including but not limited to a loader, back hoe, dump trucks, sanders, snow plows, and compactor
- Maintains assigned trucks and equipment in safe working order
- Operates and maintains a variety of power and hand tools including but not limited to welding equipment, jackhammer, chipper, and chainsaw
- Participates in department highway construction and maintenance projects including building, repairing, and patching streets and sidewalks, repairing and cleaning catch basins, digging of cemetery graves repairing guard rails, building fences and signs; trims and mows grass, removes trees and shrubs, fabricates, installs and maintains road signs
- Participates in the trimming of trees, shrubs, and stumps and the mowing of grass along town roadways and the removal of roadside debris
- Performs routine maintenance of department equipment and vehicles to maintain in safe and efficient operating condition
- Assists with construction and maintenance projects for other departments of the Town as directed
- Participates in the department’s snow and ice removal operations
- Attends seminars and training programs in order to maintain required licenses or certifications and to keep aware of current safety operating practices and procedures
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions
- Motor Skills: Essential functions involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity
- In order to operate department equipment and trucks often under adverse weather and/or road conditions on a 24/7 basis
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